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Captur boot space1/12/2024 Compared with the newer and more sophisticated R-Link 2 touchscreen systems fitted to new-generation Renaults such as the Megane and Koleos, the Captur’s R-Link 1 system is more logical to use and simpler to navigate through while driving, without causing undue driver distraction. The main intrusion was drivetrain vibration under acceleration, accompanied by a slightly gravelly engine note at higher revs. To assess the levels of cabin noise we had to adjust the air-con fan speed to somewhere below gale force, discovering the Captur interior to be reasonably peaceful when on the move, even on usually noisy coarse chip country road bitumen. Even on a mild 26-degree spring day in South East Queensland, journeys in the Captur were about as comfortable as being perched on a barstool in a sauna while wearing a disposable rain poncho. But we wished Renault had not gone to the trouble of kitting out the Intens with sweaty, unyielding and unconvincing low-grade black leather, which made the Captur’s seats even more uncomfortable, accentuated their complete lack of thigh support for taller occupants and exposed the weaknesses of this Renault’s asthmatically inadequate air-conditioning system. The Captur’s innovative removable seat covers that reminded us of wetsuit fabric are now standard in the range-opening Zen, a welcome democratisation of this practical feature. Fit and finish in our test vehicle was pretty spot-on, too. For such a colourful car, it’s overwhelmingly black in the cabin and while clearly not the most premium in terms of material choice, there are enough padded touch-points and chrome-like bright work to know this is not a budget special. Interior Although the Captur’s subtle exterior changes are greater than the sum of their parts in terms of freshening and modernising an already striking design, it is mostly business as usual inside, which is to say surprisingly plain apart from the sportscar-like instrument cluster. Prices have risen $490 for the Zen and $990 for the Intens compared with the pre-facelift Captur but overall, in addition to the classier exterior appearance that has brought the Captur into line with its larger Kadjar and Koleos SUV siblings, this update has brought a significant upgrade to standard equipment to go with the attractive permanent driveaway pricing proposition. As a no-cost option, Renault will brighten the cabin by trimming the interior air-vents, speaker surrounds and centre console in the exterior paint colour. Other available hues include Atacama Orange, Cappuccino Brown and Ocean Blue, which can be had with a contrasting roof in Diamond Black or Ivory White. Our car had the Intens-only $500 Bose premium sound system installed and $600 worth of metallic Pearl White paint. The top-spec Intens variant tested adds R-Link software for the touchscreen with enhanced sat-nav and upgraded Arkamys 3D audio system, automated parking with front and side sensors, blind-spot monitoring, LED headlights and front fog lights, multi driving modes via Renault’s extended grip control system, a panoramic glass roof, non-removable leather upholstery with map pocket nets on the front seats and a folding height-adjustable driver’s armrest with internal storage, a self-dimming interior mirror, LED interior lighting, illuminated vanity mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome interior trim and rear privacy glass, LED 3D effect tail lights, front and rear faux skid plate bumper panels, and chrome trim on the grille and boot lid. Standard equipment on the entry-level Zen includes a 7.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system with satellite navigation, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio, USB and auxiliary audio inputs, a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, single zone climate control with air quality regulator, automatic headlights and wipers, cruise control with speed limiter, keyless entry with push-button start, electrically adjustable auto-folding door mirrors, two 12V power outlets, removable washable seat covers, leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear selector knob, white interior trim, and 16-inch alloy wheels with two-tone finish. For those wanting to spend less is the $23,990 Zen manual, which can also be had with the bigger engine and automatic transmission from the Intens for $26,990 All these prices are permanently driveaway. Price and equipment The Intens tested here tops out the facelifted Captur range at $30,990 driveaway.
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